How To Fix /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH042 - You are not authorized to display the application log maintenance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: You are not authorized to display the application log maintenance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH042 - You are not authorized to display the application log maintenance ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH042 indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorization to display the application log maintenance. This typically occurs when a user attempts to access application logs or perform actions that require specific authorizations that they do not possess.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is a lack of appropriate authorization in the user's role or profile. In SAP, access to various functionalities is controlled through authorization objects, and if the user’s role does not include the necessary permissions, they will encounter this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error. This will show you the last authorization check that failed and provide insights into which authorization object is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Roles:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the necessary roles that include access to application log maintenance.
  
  
  
  Add Required Authorizations:
  
  If you identify the missing authorization object from the SU53 output, you can either:
  
  Modify an existing role to include the necessary authorization.
  Create a new role that includes the required authorizations and assign it to the user.
  
  
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  The specific authorization object that is often related to application log access is S_LOG_COM (Authorization for Application Log). Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions for this object.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to modify roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator to assist in granting the required access.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SLG1: Display Application Log
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation on authorization management to understand how to manage roles and authorizations effectively.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review user roles and authorizations to ensure they align with current job functions and security policies.
  Implement a process for users to request additional access when needed, ensuring that all changes are documented and approved.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message /PF1/MSG_EH_BAPI_EH042.